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Best of Street Style 2012: The Year's 50 Fiercest Looks

Here's a snapshot of our favorite fashionistas captured in 2012. From effortlessly cool looks to girls gone glam, check out the most stylish sisters.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 28, 2020
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Cool Colors

Stylist Athanaelle Paul wears a full H&M outfit and accessories, Carlos Santana shoes and a Furla bag.

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Bright Young Thing

Saks Fifth Avenue Buyer Shequeita Orr wears a Rachel Rachel Roy strapless jumpsuit, DVF clutch and Christian Louboutin shoes.

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03
Hammer Time

Student Gabrielle Kwartens wears an Urban Outfitters top, Jermaine Jagger pants, American Apparel top, vintage sunglasses and Topshop sneakers.

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04
Color Coded

Student Natalie Alcide wears an ASOS top, H&M skirt and Urban Outfitters sunglasses.

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05
Wrapped Up

Model Jay Williams wears a Rampage vest, Forever 21 dress, Erin Featherston bag and Converse sneakers.

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06
Creative Cool

Kimberly Charles, owner of Vintage Vintage, wears a yellow H&M top and patterned pants and a Vintage Vintage belt.

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07
Retro Chic

Actress Nelcie Souffrant wears a Betsey Johnson top, American Apparel leggings and Yves Saint Laurent platform pumps.

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Fabulous Florals

Vera Wang assistant Dawn West wears a Fendi dress and belt with Giuseppe Zanotti platforms.

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09
Green Wth Envy

Designer Iris Hopkins wears a self-designed dress paired with Dollhouse shoes. “Classic and eclectic” is her style.

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10
Pretty in Pink

Public Relations and Brand Strategist Marvet Britto wears a Roberto Cavalli blouse, Foursquare skirt, Hermés handbag and Yves Saint Laurent shoes.

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11
Pattern Pretty

Journalist Lola Ogunnaike wears a J. Crew blouse, Jewel by Lisa skirt, Jimmy Choo shoes and a vintage bracelet.

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12
Red, White & Blue

Attorney Carol Sutton Lewis wears a Milly jacket, J. Crew dress, Duro Olowu statement necklace, Costume National handbag and Salvatore Ferragamo shoes.

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13
White Wonder

Designer Amber Patton wears her own designs with a Virgin Saints & Angels necklace, Prada handbag, Hermés scarf and Guseppe Zanotti shoes.

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14
Go Green

Social Media Manager Adriana Nova wears an H&M coat, James Perse top, Joe’s jeans, Loehmann’s necklace and Acne ankle boots.

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15
Layered & Lovely

Stylist Niki Hall wears a Maje leather jacket, a Club Monaco jacket and shirt layered beneath, Joe Fresh jeans and Mauro Leone shoes.

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16
Artsy Outlook

Model Rita Lynn wears a LNA top, Urban Outfitters denim, Steve Madden shoes, Alexander Wang bag, SSlesi bracelet and Urban Outfitter ring.

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17
Neon Brights

Military employee Shadeshe Stevenson wears a TJ Max top and bottom, Asos necklace Carlos shoes and Ivanka Trump purse.

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18
Supermodel Moment

Supermodel Sessilee Lopez wears an American Apparel top Zara Italy shorts and Jimmy Choo shoes.

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19
Jumpsuit Jam

Blogger and model Folasade wears a vintage jumper with Urban Outfitters shoes.

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20
Hot in Pink

Model Quiana Grant wears a blazer, top and skirt by Rag & Bone and an Ann Taylor belt.

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21
Designer Extraordinaire

Fashion Designer Theary Sim wears Youtheary Khmer, her own label.

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22
Silky Style

Blogger Sarah wears a top by Addition-Elle and bottom by Jibri.

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23
Easy Breezy Babe

Stylist Lisa Mesa wears a Kensie dress, BCBG belt and Nanette Lepore shoes.

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24
Notice Me Neons

Actress Aisha White wears a boutique top, H&M necklace, Forever 21 leggings and sandals.

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25
Street Chic

Lawyer Jennifer Baltimore wears a Lanvin dress, necklace and shoes, with a Celine handbag.

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26
Gingham Girl

Tonya Miller, Director of Special Events for GMHC, wears a Joe Fresh top, Ports 1961 skirt and handbag, with Vera Wang shoes.

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27
Seventies Style

Producer of A Street Car Named Desire Alia Jones wears a Michael Kors dress, vintage Pierre Cardin sunglasses and Sam Edelman shoes.

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28
Color Medley

Sommelier and marketing professional Judia Black wears an Altuzarra dress, Fendi handbag, Drusy ring and Christian Louboutin shoes.

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29
Darling Dress

Designer Tracy Reese wears her own designs with Rochas shoes.

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30
Tea Dress

On Air Personality Tai Beauchamp wears Gucci sunglasses, a Barbara Bates dress, Issey Miyake handbag and Brian Atwood shoes.

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31
Skater Girl

Celebrity stylist June Ambrose wears a L.A.M.B. suit, Marc Jacobs top, Lanvin necklace, Hermes bag, and DSquared boots.

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32
Trench Coat Mama

Fashion features editor Rajni Lucienne Jacques wears a trench by Arista, a vintage sweater, J Brand jeans and red platform Louis Vuitton pumps.

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33
Batik Chic

ESSENCE.com Fashion Editor Celia Smith wears a Boxing Kitten top and skirt, and Christian Louboutin shoes at Lincoln Center for NYFW.

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34
Fab Fur

Fashion blogger Claire Sulmers wears a vintage coat, Zara top, J.Crew skirt, Louis Vuitton shoes and Cashimi bag.

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35
Designer Diva

Designer Carly Cushnie wears a Cushnie et Ochs dress, and YSL boots.

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36
Fierce in Fur

Blogger Christine Olowunira wears a Rachel Roy suit, Fendi glasses, and Iris van Herpen X United Nude shoes at Lincoln Center for NYFW.

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37
Glam Gal

Model Toccara Jones wears an Alexander McQueen dress, vintage fur and Yves Saint Laurent shoes.

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38
Too Cool

Celebrity stylist Kim Cheri wears an ASOS dress, Noir spine cuff, Badgley Mischka necklace, Zara clutch and Karen Walker sunglasses.

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39
Taste The Rainbow

Blogger Sai Sanicoh wears a Max Jeremy cape paired with thigh-high Christian Louboutin boots.

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40
Stoplight

Paris Batty-Swett from Baltimore at ESSENCE Music Festival 2012 in New Orleans.

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41
Pretty in Pleats

Chloe Williams from New York at ESSENCE Music Festival 2012 in New Orleans.

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42
Camouflage Obsession

Blogger Gray Castillo wears a H&M jacket and dress, Oakly glasses and Prada shoes.

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43
Pretty Prints

Stylist Rosemary Kokuhiua wears a custom top and Subira from Tanzania skirt.

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44
Beautiful Brights

Menswear stylist Sammy Aki wears a self-designed dress.

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45
Gorgeous in Green

Blogger Monroe Steele wears an American Apparel top and skirt with L.A.M.B shoes and boutique glasses.

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46
Flowy Dress Fun

Actress Sophia Aiida wears a Vonn Couture dress.

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47
Tribal Inspired

Stylist Khalilah Williams-Webb wears a Yves Saint Laurent dress.

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48
Nice Neon

TV host at Net-a-Porter Ezzie Chidi-Ofong wears a Tibi dress, Chloe bag and Christian Louboutin shoes.

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49
Dazzling

Accessories designer Christine Olowowonira wears a Balenciaga top, Cacherao pants, Prabal Garung for Linda Farrow sunglasses,  CocoeRow necklace, DVF clutch and Yves Saint Laurent shoes.

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50
Lady Lace

Creative director of Garage magazine Shala Monroque wears a Rodarte dress and vintage statement necklace.

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51
Feather Fun

Blogger Amira Rasool wears a H&M tank, Top Shop skirt and vintage shoes.

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Lovely LBD

Blogger Claire Sulmers wears a pleated black dress and spiked heels.

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53
The Details

This fashionista mixes a solid black top with printed navy pants. 

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Color Craze

Celebrity stylist June Ambrose wears Nanette Lepore ensemble, Giuseppe Zanotti shoes, MCM bag and self-designed turban.

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